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tension pneumothorax

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Main Entry: tension pneumothorax
Function: noun
: pneumothorax resulting from a wound in the chest wall which acts as a valve that permits air to enter the pleural cavitybut prevents its escape
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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